New American Funding (NAF), a leading independent mortgage lender, has named Tim Sorenson as its new divisional executive vice president for the southwest. This strategic move emphasizes NAF's commitment to strengthening its retail presence in the region and driving business growth.
With more than two decades of mortgage lending experience, Sorenson will be responsible for guiding loan officers across a broad geographic area, encompassing Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, and the Southern California region. He will also focus on accelerating growth and implementing strategic recruiting initiatives. Sorenson will report directly to Tony Blodgett, NAF's executive vice president of national sales – west.
“Tim's appointment is a significant step forward for New American Funding's southwest division,” said Pat Bolan, NAF's chief production officer. “His reputation for propelling businesses forward through innovative strategies and his ability to lead a high-performing team environment make him the ideal candidate to manage our expansion efforts in the southwest.”
Sorenson most recently served as divisional executive vice president for Rate, where he led retail operations across Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. During his eight-year tenure at Rate, he managed key projects that enhanced customer satisfaction and retention by leveraging his expertise in sales operations and underwriting. Prior to Rate, Sorenson was the director of residential lending at Lutheran Burbank Savings. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from California State University, Fullerton.
“I'm excited to lead NAF's talented southwest retail team as we work to drive sales growth while delivering an exceptional customer experience,” said Tim. “To achieve long-term success, I'll focus on recruiting strategies that attract, retain, and develop top performers, ensuring that NAF is the first choice for the industry's best talent.”
Mortgage professionals across the southwest can reach Sorenson at 714-906-4733.
About New American FundingNew American Fundingis an independent mortgage lender with a servicing portfolio of more than 278,000 customers representing $72 billion in value and 282 locations nationwide. NAF was recently named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025. NAF was also named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek. The company offers state-of-the-art career training and provides its branch Loan Officers with innovative technologies to streamline the mortgage process.
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